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via Apple announces new MacBook Pro models with OLED and touchscreen<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/macbook-pro-touch-oled/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Apple today announced a new series of MacBook Pro models that will sell alongside the existing range. The new models feature the long awaited OLED displays and also bring touchscreen support to the Mac for the first time. The main feature here is the display, which Apple calls PROLED XDR. The new display features the same Tandem OLED technology that we saw on the iPad Pro models, which layers two OLED panels over each other to increase their light output. The displays on the MacBook Pro are capable of up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness and 1,000 ...

Google preps more Connected Apps for users and new ways to build for devs <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google's Android Dev Summit is going on, and it announced a Connected Apps Platform in preview for developers.</li><li>This platform lets developers bring their apps into the Connected Apps experience for Gemini or Search, or both.</li><li>Users should expect apps from Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton in Search in the coming weeks, as well as Calm.</li></ul><p>This afternoon (Oct. 28), Google announced a new developer platform en route for Connected Apps in Gemini and Search.</p><p>From what Google announced, it looks like users should prepare for an influx of Connected Apps. According <a href="https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technolo...

via Samsung's next wide foldable will reportedly get a sibling<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/samsung-galaxy-z-fold9-plus-fe-rumor/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung launched its first wide foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold8, back in July, alongside the more traditionally shaped Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Now a tipster from Korea claims that the wide Fold8 is selling much better than Samsung itself expected, citing sources at a display supplier. [#InlinePriceWidget,14673,1#] Because of that, Samsung will allegedly add a second model to its wide foldable lineup next year, which the tipster describes as a sure thing. What kind of model it will be hasn't been decided yet. Samsung is reportedly testing...

via vivo X500 Pro in for review<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/vivo-x500-pro-ifr/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The vivo X500 series only just became global, and we've got the X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max in the office, alongside the X500, which is not coming to Europe for now. The series is oddly lopsided, with the Pro Max towering over the Pro with a 6.85-inch display, and the X500 sitting in the middle with a 6.59-inch screen. The X500 Pro is the most compact at 6.36 inches. The global vivo X500 series The global vivo X500 Pro ships without a charger - you get a case and a USB-A to USB-C cable. The 90W charger is seemingly reserved for the Pro Max model. Unboxing the vivo X500...</p...

T-Mobile wants you to build your own bundle with T-Mix <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>T-Mobile is launching T-Mix, which replaces pre-packaged plans with a credits system called Picks, so you spend on what you actually use.</li><li>Plans include Standard ($55/month, 1 Pick), More ($75/month, 2 Picks), and Loaded ($95/month, 3 Picks) for a single line.</li><li>Picks can be spent on services like Netflix, Apple TV, Xbox Game Pass, DashPass, Google Gemini, or applied toward new device promos.</li><li>Customers can change their subscription lineup every three months, though unused Picks do not roll over and out-of-window changes incur fees.</li></ul><p>T-Mobile is giving customers more control over their wireless plans with a new lineup called T-Mix, which allows...

via Samsung is reportedly making 20% fewer Galaxy A phones this quarter<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/samsung-to-make-less-a-series-phones/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Memory prices have been skyrocketing for a while now, and that has been eating into smartphone makers' margins. Samsung's mobile division in particular is reportedly facing its first-ever annual loss. Today, a new report out of Korea claims the company is responding by cutting Galaxy A production in the fourth quarter of the year (October to December) by about 20% compared to its original plans. Samsung has allegedly already passed the reduced volumes on to its supply chain. One industry source reportedly claims component or...

via iPhone Duo teardown reveals it is fairly repairable but its complex hinge is worrying <img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/iphone-duo-teardown-ifixit/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The iPhone Duo is the hottest thing in tech right now and iFixit have now published their signature teardown. It addresses the recent reports of malfunctioning hinges on some early units while also giving us an in-depth look at the internals of the first folding iPhone. Let's start with the positive – the Duo earned a 5/10 repairability rating, which puts it in a class of its own when it comes to foldables. For reference, Samsung’s Z Fold8 got a 4/10 score while its predecessor earned a 3/10 rating. As per the fol...

via OnePlus 15 starts receiving the stable ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/oneplus-15-coloros-17-update/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Back in July, OnePlus confirmed that all eligible OnePlus devices will switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS with the Android 17 update, in all regions. Now, that switch is starting to happen for the OnePlus 15, which is getting the stable ColorOS 17 update starting today, carrying the build number CPH2745_17.0.0.102(EX01). The caveat is that the rollout is only happening in India for the time being. [#InlinePriceWidget,14206,1#] The headline change is a new fluid design with responsive light effects and animations, powered by a new Lum...

via Early iPhone Duo buyers report inner display damage caused by a potential hinge defect<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/iphone-duo-display-crack/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Buyers of Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, are reporting a serious issue online with their purchase. All reports demonstrate a common pattern of a vertical and a horizontal line appearing on the inner display as a result of a potential hinge malfunction. Image source: scary_duck23 (Reddit) According to these reports, at some point after the purchase of the phone, the hinge felt unusually stiff and opening the phone required some effort. When the user pushed past the resistance, a popping or cracking sound was hea...

via Weekly poll: are you interested in the Oppo Find X10 or the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max?<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/weekly-poll-oppo-find-x10-x10-pro-max/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Oppo is working on faster launches for its new models in Europe – the Find X10 series launched in China a month ago and it arrived in Europe and in India earlier this week. Are you interested in one of the Find X10 phones? Did your answer remain the same after you saw the prices? If you haven’t already, here they are: Find X10 (12/256GB) Find X10 (12/512GB) Find X10 Pro Max (12/512GB) UK £1,110 £1,250 £1,500 EU €1,300 €1,500 €1,800 India ...

via Huawei Pura 90 Plus appears in live images ahead of launch, chipset revealed<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/huawei-pura-90-plus-hands-on-live-images/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Huawei officially confirmed the Pura 90 Plus earlier today and opened pre-orders for it in China ahead of its October 28 launch. The company hasn't revealed any specs yet, but units of the phone are already on display in its retail stores, and the live images that have started showing up online answer one important question. The About phone screen of one of the display units lists the new Kirin 9025 chipset, 12GB of RAM, a 2848x1276 screen resolution, HarmonyOS 7, and the LCI-AL00 model number. The Pura 90 Plus is t...

via CMF Speaker S unboxing and hands-on<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/cmf-speaker-s-hands-on/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Portable Bluetooth speakers are among the most diverse product groups nowadays. They come in all shapes and sizes, materials, colors, and pack different features. But CMF makes possibly the most interesting of them all. Meet the CMF Speaker S, a compact Bluetooth speaker that's just €69 and well worth it. Let's talk about it. First, though, here's an actual look at it over at our TikTok channel. There's not going to be a true unboxing of the CMF Speaker S. You only get the speaker in a simple box. There are no accessories to go along with it. As the name sugg...

via Deals: iPhone Duo launches, faces off against Galaxy Z Fold8, Motorola Razr Fold and others<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/deals-23/-184x111/gsmarena_us.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The iPhone Duo officially started shipping this Friday. Apple has warned that there will be limited in-store inventory and online purchases are facing long waiting times. Apple is working on building more units, but that will take some time. Here’s a look at Apple’s first foldable – it starts at $2,000 for the base 256GB model and goes all the way up to $3,200 for the 2TB model. For comparison, the base iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) is $700 cheaper and if portability is a concern, there is the smaller iPhone 18 Pro for $100 less than that. ...

via Samsung extends its Certified Re-Newed program to Amazon US<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/amazon-us-samsung-certified-re-newed-program/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung has put a new twist on its Certified Re-Newed program – the refurbished phones are now also available on Amazon.com in the US. Previously, you could only get them from Samsung itself. This is the store page on Amazon where you can browse all models (well, not all – see below). We’ve also prepared a table where you will find the individual models and their prices. What makes these different from other refurbished units is that the phones are serviced by Samsung specialists using genuine Samsung parts. This includes replacing ...

via Oppo sets its sights on Europe with faster launches and carrier partnerships<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/oppo-sets-its-sights-on-europe/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Until recently, smartphone makers focused on developing markets to grow their market share as the markets for premium phones were close to saturated. However, the massive increases in memory prices have caused makers to do a 180° turn and focus their attention on the premium market. Memory prices are so high that RAM and storage dominate the bill of materials on entry-level phones, making them unsustainable at their old prices. Meanwhile, premium devices have the margins to better absorb the price increases and they are aimed at ...

Foldable displays are taking over, and research says it's the year of the wide folds <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Omdia research published its expectations for the foldable display shipment market in 2026, suggesting it could increase by 44%.</li><li>The company says this is due to the sharp rise in wide foldable phone popularity off the back of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the iPhone Duo.</li><li>Other research states the phone market in Q3 saw its largest drop in over 14 years, as it plummeted by 20% YoY.</li></ul><p>Foldables have been around for years now, but the most recent trend to take over is the "wide fold." New research states foldable shipments could continue to climb in 2026, and it's the wide ones that might lead the charge.</p><p>T...

via Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading their NAND factories in China<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/samsung-sk-hynix-chinese-factories-for-nand/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Chinese memory maker YMTC became China’s biggest producer of NAND flash chips this year with a market share of 38.5%, up from 28% last year. This allowed it to overtake Samsung, which is #2 with 33.5% share (down from 36%) and SK Hynix, which is #3 with 17% (down from 20%). So, now the two Korean companies are working on upgrading their production capacity in China. Samsung’s facility in Xian, China, accounts for around 40% of its global NAND production capacity. However, it only makes relatively old chips with around 200 layers...

via UK wants Apple to open up iPhone contactless tech and charge lower fees<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/uk-regulator-wants-apple-to-open-up-nfc/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined proposals that would force Apple to open up the NFC tech in the iPhone to more third parties, on more favorable terms. According to the regulator, "Apple's fees and rules are blocking UK fintechs and other businesses from innovating and growing." The CMA says it has heard from UK businesses that Apple's current NFC access arrangements may not be commercially viable, that its fees and other terms may be onerous, and that the different technical...

via Samsung improves the power efficiency of the Exynos modems for the Galaxy S27 phones<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/samsung-m2700-modem-more-power-efficient/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Samsung’s Exynos-powered phones haven’t had the best reputation when it comes to standby power consumption – their modems tend to use more battery than the modems inside Snapdragon-powered Galaxy phones. But Samsung LSI may have finally cracked the problem. The M2700 modem, which will be used alongside the Exynos 2700 chipset in some Galaxy S27 models, promises better power efficiency, according to insiders who spoke to The Elec. “I understand that the M2700 achieved performance equivalent to or better than comp...

via Motorola's wide Razr Flex hits Geekbench with a surprising chipset<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/motorola-razr-flex-geekbench/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Last month, Motorola's upcoming wide foldable smartphone finally got a leaked name - it will allegedly be called the Razr Flex. This has now been confirmed through a Geekbench listing. Apparently, someone in possession of a prototype Razr Flex decided to run Geekbench 6.7.1 on it, thus confirming the name (as much as such a run can, of course - things like this can be faked). The benchmark run also revealed that the Razr Flex is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, which is notable because past rumors have claimed it would have the...

Samsung could double the phones in the Galaxy Z series: 'Galaxy Z Slide' rumored <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>A rumor on social media suggests Samsung's foldable lineup could double in size with six phones in 2027.</li><li>The company is allegedly preparing a TriFold 2, a Galaxy Z Fold 9 Pro, and a "Galaxy Z Slide."</li><li>At CES 2025, Samsung Display showed off two slidable phone concepts: the "Slidable Flex Duet" and "Slidable Flex Solo."</li></ul><p>Samsung's latest wave of foldables was incredibly popular. Okay, the Fold 8 took everything by storm, but that might not stop the company from doubling up on its offerings next year.</p><p>A <a href="https://x.com/TheGalox_/status/2110224762198687930?s=20...

via What is variable aperture and why should you care?<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/iphone-variable-aperture-test/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The iPhone 18 Pro is the first iPhone model to feature a variable aperture, a headlining feature for this year's Pro models. An adjustable aperture has been an invaluable tool for photographers on professional and prosumer camera systems, and its absence from mobile cameras has become increasingly conspicuous as everything else on these devices has leveled up. There have been a handful of phones over the years that featured a variable aperture system for their main camera. However, the feature never stuck around long enough to enter the lexicon of the ...

via OnePlus 16 is official with 9,000mAh battery, Week 42 in review<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/week-42-in-review/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>The OnePlus 16 is official, with a mammoth 9,000mAh battery. The power plant supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Elsewhere on the phone, there's the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (still can't cope with this name), a 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display that can go up to 185Hz in select games, and a triple camera, consisting of a 200MP wide-angle, a 50MP 3x telephoto, and a 50MP ultrawide. The OnePlus 16 is available in China, and it's exclusive to China. Sadly, it isn't getting a global version. Still, that doesn't matter a...

Google is linking your phone number to accounts you wanted to keep separate <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google is automatically linking your phone number to every signed-in account on Android, including secondary work and alternate profiles.</li><li>Surprise verification emails are raising privacy concerns. Users say they received notifications without explicitly opting in.</li><li>You can disable automatic verification under Settings > Google > All services > Phone number verification, though some users report the setting switches itself back on.</li></ul><p>Google is automatically linking phone numbers on Android to every Google account signed in on that same device, even if they are secondary work accounts or alternate profiles. The feature is meant to keep ...

via Deals: latest Galaxy foldables and Galaxy S26 series are on sale<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/weekly-deals-16/-184x111/gsmarena_us.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Last week, we covered Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days and then the aftermath – some phones kept their promotional prices from the Prime sale even during the weekend, while others went back up. Checking back again on them this week, we see that all phones now cost more. That is on Amazon, anyway, so we went over to see what Walmart has to offer. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is currently $1,700 on Amazon, while it was $1,650 last week (this is for a 12/256GB unit). Walmart has it at $1,640, though, so it’s not too late to pick one up. One recurring issue that we r...

via Qualcomm denies rumors about Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/qualcomm-directx-12-rumor/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Yesterday, a Korean news outlet shared some concerning news about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. According to the report, Samsung is thinking about going all Exynos next year, as internal testing has shown that the newly released Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset is running too hot, resulting in thermal throttling. In contrast, the Exynos 2700 is doing just fine. But after the rumor did its rounds on the internet, Qualcomm's CMO responded to a thread on X saying that these rumors were inaccurate. Here's what he h...

via Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/09/samsung-galaxy-s26-s26-plus-s26-ultra-certified-re-newed-uk/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>According to new MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) listings in China, the Samsung Galaxy S27+ will miss out on a connectivity feature that has been around since the days of the Galaxy S21+, and that's UWB. The Galaxy S27 series is expected to include 4 phones: Galaxy S27, S27+, S27 Pro and S27 Ultra. The MIIT listing reveals all four models, but only the Pro and the Ultra are listed to support UWB. The Plus is left out, unfortunately, which may signal a broader shift in Samsung's strategy. The Pro could ...

You might see audiobooks in YouTube Premium next year if all goes well <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>YouTube is reportedly planning to launch audiobooks for its Premium subscribers.</li><li>Audiobooks could arrive for the platform's ad-free $16 subscription plan in 2027 if this goes without a hitch for Google/YouTube.</li><li>YouTube would run into competition with the likes of Spotify (audiobooks arrived in 2023) and Audible.</li></ul><p>Audiobook-enjoyers might have something to celebrate on YouTube. There are rumors that the platform is looking to enter a new market for its Premium subscribers.</p><p>A post by the <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/youtube-is-looking-to-expand-into-audiobooks-d28bd876">Wall Street Journal</a...

via Verizon emphasizes its free safety, family, and AI perks<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/verizon-perks/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Verizon wants its customers to know they're getting more than just network access, and today it has listed all the perks that come with its plans at no extra cost. These cover safety, family, AI, and loyalty rewards, and some of them you may not have noticed so far. On the safety front, the free tier of Verizon Digital Secure protects connected devices from malicious websites and vulnerabilities. Verizon is currently offering one month of Verizon Digital Secure Premium for free too, so you can try out its extra safety tools. Verizon Family, with location sharing...

The facts matter: Google updates AI Overviews, drawing more attention to linked sources <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google is rolling out several updates for Search AI (AI Mode and AI Overviews) to help fuel user confidence when searching.</li><li>Search AI will now feature inline source links higher in responses, while also displaying "more engaging" links with thumbnail photos.</li><li>Timely news articles in Search AI will be housed in a carousel for quicker perusal.</li></ul><p>AI Mode and AI Overviews are two prominent features in Google Search nowadays, but they're far from flawless. Google states it's rolling out updates to improve its inline source links.</p><p>This morning (Oct. 15), Google <a href="https://blog.google/prod...

via Jury sides with Qualcomm in its legal fight with Arm and awards it $2 in damages<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/jury-awards-qualcomm-2-dollars-in-dispute-with-arm/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Qualcomm scores a decisive but decidedly unexciting victory in its legal battle with Arm. Following a 5-day trial, a jury in Delaware sided with Qualcomm and awarded the company $2. Actually, it’s $1 + $1 since Qualcomm won on two separate issues. No, we didn’t forget to add “billion” or even “million”. Two dollars. Here is what this most recent kerfuffle is about. First, the jury found that Arm had breached its obligations related to providing software patches and tools for its licensed designs. Second, ...

More Nothing smart glasses rumors suggest we might see two variations <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Rumors on social media claim Nothing is working on two smart glasses variations: one with a camera and one without.</li><li>The "audio-equipped" version will reportedly let users place/receive calls and feature transition lenses.</li><li>The camera version would offer similar capabilities to the audio-only one; however, it may feature translation capabilities, ChatGPT, and more.</li><li>Earlier rumors this year suggested Nothing's CEO Carl Pei moved the company down this route with a potential release in 2027.</li></ul><p>Nothing has made Android phones, headphones, and earbuds. However, recent rumors claim the company wants to branch out into sm...

Google makes it easier to find apps and listen to YouTube in your car <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Vehicles with Google built-in are getting a redesigned Play Store, new apps, and improved YouTube playback over the next few weeks.</li><li>The updated Play Store will make its catalog of apps easier to browse, with featured picks, new releases, and curated collections.</li><li>YouTube will automatically switch to audio-only playback when drivers shift into drive, letting videos continue without distracting visuals.</li></ul><p>Google is rolling out a more useful entertainment experience for <a href="https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-is-upgrading-in-car-assistant-to-gemini-and-its-more-than-just-a-refresh">cars with Google built-in</a...

via Apple's HomePod mini 2 is here with Siri AI, new colors and improved sound<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/homepod-mini-2-ofic/-184x111/gsmarena_00.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Alongside the new Apple HomeView, upgraded Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection, the company also unveiled the HomePod mini 2. The updated smart speaker brings Siri AI, a new Sound Glow feature, support for pairing up to 4 speakers, and new color options. The HomePod mini 2 is powered by the company’s S10 chip, which enables its new Siri AI features. Apple says that Siri AI will require the speaker to be paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Siri AI will be able to recognize up to six users based on their voice and...

Galaxy S27 Ultra might take eye strain seriously amid rumors of DC dimming <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>A rumor claims that Samsung may introduce DC dimming to the Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra.</li><li>The company is reportedly working with "various safety firms" to understand how to reduce eye strain on its future Galaxy phones.</li><li>Nicholas Sutrich dove deep into PWM dimming and DC dimming once upon a time, and his feelings side with the latter that's more human-friendly.</li></ul><p>Amongst all of the Galaxy S27 series rumors, this one deserves some attention. Rumors claim Samsung might start taking eye strain reduction seriously.</p><p>Rumors about this stem from tipster <a href="https://x.com/WalleGalaxy/status/21085304191720777...

via New insider tip claims the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will only be available with a Qualcomm chipset<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/galaxy-s27-ultra-only-qualcomm/-184x111/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>This always seems to be a pressing question as pretty much every new Galaxy S family of devices is on the horizon – what chipsets will they use? We already know that the Exynos 2700 is, by early accounts, an excellent chip. The Exynos 2700 will be fabbed on Samsung’s SF2P, a second-generation 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) node. Compared to the first-gen node (SF2), which was used for the Exynos 2600, SF2P offers a 12% performance improvement, a 25% reduction in power usage and an 8% decrease in chip area. Plus, l...

via Weekly poll results: the vivo X Fold6 is hot, but its price can singe your wallet<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/weekly-poll-results-vivo-x-fold6/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>As if foldables weren’t expensive enough, the skyrocketing costs of memory chips raised their prices even further – and that’s a problem for the vivo X Fold6. Not just for it, of course, the other foldables that it is competing with are in the same boat. Still, even among those who want a foldable phone, the largest contingent is people wishing for a price cut. In last week’s poll, we listed several price points for the X Fold6 from around Europe. Alas, its launch came too late to participate in the Prime Day sale this wee...

via Samsung Galaxy S27 might finally introduce DC dimming<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/galaxy-s27-dc-dimming/-184x111/gsmarena_200.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>We already heard word that Samsung Display is gearing up to start Galaxy S27 display manufacturing soon. That might have already happened; hence, these new leaks might be perfectly plausible. Apparently, the S27 Pro and S27 Ultra will be the first Samsung smartphones to offer DC dimming. That sounds like it can’t possibly be true, and yet a quick search later – indeed, even the Galaxy S26 Ultra relies on traditional PWM to adjust its brightness. Simplifying things a bit, in case you don’t know what we are talking about, PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is the...

via Deals: Some Galaxy and Pixel phones kept their Prime Day prices - no Prime required now, though<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/weekly-deals-9/-184x111/gsmarena_us.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days only lasted two days and there were some really good deals to be had for Prime subscribers. But that is over, so today we will look at no-Prime deals and, as it turns out, many phones kept their Prime Day prices. The good news is that these deals don’t require a Prime subscription. The bad news is that some phones did go back up in price. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, it goes for $1,700 for the 256GB model and $1,900 for the 512GB one. These are the exact same prices that we saw du...

Threads takes 'Gems' to new places with badges for users who spur conversation <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know-2">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Threads is reportedly starting a test in the U.S. called "Gems."</li><li>These are badges that the platform's algorithm will reportedly hand out to posts and replies that spur conversation with original thoughts, perspective, and more.</li><li>Earlier this year, Threads rolled out "Dear Algo," which puts users in the driver's seat of their algorithm for content they want to see more of.</li></ul><p>Meta is starting a new test in the U.S. on Threads to spotlight posts and comments from users that get the conversation going.</p><p>Meta published an "<a href="https://help.instagram.com/1678110476981819...

via SpaceX buys spectrum for Starlink to become a full-fledged US mobile carrier<img src="https://fdn.gsmarena.com/imgroot/news/26/10/spacex-spectrum-acquisition/-184x111/gsmarena_000.jpg" width="184" height="111" hspace="3" alt="" border="0" align=left style="background:#333333;padding:0px;margin:0px 4px 0px 0px;border-style:solid;border-color:#aaaaaa;border-width:1px" /> <p>Elon Musk’s SpaceX has just acquired up to 14MHz of paired spectrum in the 800MHz band nationwide in the US, from Grain Management. Musk says this is "the last critical piece of the spectrum puzzle needed for SpaceX to provide complete phone coverage in America". So the aim here is clear. Use Starlink satellites to provide mobile phone coverage outdoors, and this 800MHz spectrum to provide indoor coverage. Most existing smartphones already support this band. Starlink Mobile will also use its existing global 2GHz mid-band s...

Old Pixel Watches will lose 'Safety Signal' support: here's what that means for impacted users <article> <h2 id="what-you-need-to-know">What you need to know</h2><ul><li>Google waves goodbye to another features as it announces the end of support for Safety Signal looms for the LTE Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3.</li><li>Safety Signal included many important emergency features like Emergency SOS and Fall Detection without forcing a subscription plan on LTE Pixel Watch users.</li><li>Google says Safety Signal will leave on December 12, and users will receive an email and notification about its end 30-days before.</li></ul><p>Late this morning (Oct. 8), Google announced it's terminating support for an emergency feature on a couple of its past-gen Pixel Watches.</p><p>The company <a href="...